Regimental number | 125 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Address | 11 Brighton Street, East Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | J.H. Wade, 11 Brighton Street, East Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near PROYART on night 22nd/23rd August, 1918, Sapper WADE was continuously on duty patrolling and repairing lines under very heavy shellfire. It was due to his untiring efforts and devotion to duty that communication was maintained throughout the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |